Discussion Paper
Alternative financial service providers and the spatial void hypothesis
Abstract: This paper examines the use of alternative financial service providers (AFSPs) such as check-cashing outlets and pawnshops in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Allegheny counties. Also explores whether these providers are disproportionately serving minority and low-income areas.
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Bibliographic Information
Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Part of Series: Community Affairs Discussion Paper
Publication Date: 2007
Number: 07-01